Monthly Archives: October 2011

Hurricane

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

I’ve been more of a fan of N.T. Wright’s scholarly writings than of his popularizations which he signs as Tom Wright. His new book, Simply Jesus, which he signs as N.T. Wright, is at first glance more popular than scholarly; … Continue reading →

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The Endless Courtship Fantasy

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

From the Dalrock blog, on The Endless Courtship Fantasy: Fireproof: This is the Christian contribution to the endless courtship genre, and is celebrated as exemplifying modern Christian’s commitment to marriage. Hero fireman Caleb Holt (Kirk Cameron) must convince his wife Catherine … Continue reading →

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Welcome the Weak

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

We are to welcome the weak in faith, encourage the poor in spirit and build up what is broken down. Is that done in practice, however? Instead, does not our modern Donatist blow at the weak flame, disparage cultural Christianity, … Continue reading →

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The Sacrament of Marriage

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

Over at Called to Communion, Bryan Cross has an excellent article on the Sacrament of Marriage. Here’s a brief excerpt: This doctrine is perceived by many people in our generation as scandalous, because divorce and remarriage have become so commonplace. … Continue reading →

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